Prayer for Peace and Harmony

An interfaith gathering and Prayer for Peace and Harmony will be held in response to the violence being experienced by international students, and in particular, Indian students.

This gathering will take place at Wesley - Box Hill Uniting Church, corner of Station and Oxford Streets, Box Hill on Sunday 5 July at 2.30pm (Mel Ref 47 D10)

Prayers from various faith leaders will be offered and an address will be given by the Rev Jason Kioa, Moderator of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.

All interested international students, and particularly Indian students of all faiths are respectfully invited to attend.

For further information, contact the Rev Chris Meneilly on: chrismeneilly@yahoo.com

UnitingJustice Australia is seeking expressions of interest for our Reference Committee.

If you are passionately committed to the gospel of justice and peace, keen to contribute your gifts and experiences as part of a small, hardworking, voluntary team, and believe in the national life of the Church, please consider applying.

The Selection Criteria and further information are available on the website www.unitingjustice.org.au. We are especially looking for people with expertise in environmental issues and economics.

tel: (02) 8267 4236

email: unitingjustice@nat.uca.org.au

website: http://www.unitingjustice.org.au

Closing date for expressions of interest is the 31st July 2009.

SHARE Winter Appeal 2009

Help give hope to those in need this Winter

This winter, the SHARE Community Appeal will be raising vital funds to support UnitingCare agencies in delivering emergency relief and other critical programs across Victoria and Tasmania.

UnitingCare agencies are at the forefront of supporting people who are experiencing social and economic hardship in their lives. Many agencies have a longstanding involvement in their local communities – more than half have been providing emergency relief for over 25 years.

To read the SHARE Winter Appeal media release, please refer to the Uniting Church Media Room.

To donate to the SHARE Winter Appeal please call 1800 668 426 or donate online at www.shareappeal.org.au